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17/10/2026 10:33 am
This 1936 Hudson 8 convertible has such an interesting and intricate Art Deco geometric triangular waterfall grill with the entire grill filled in with body color fenestrated surround. The hood ornament is a translucent red torpedo with a pair of chromed wings secured to the body. The Deco format extends to the cabin including the dash and the stylized leather clad door cards. For me the star of the show is that grill and the guys at "Iron Resurrection" restoring a gutted '36 Hudson pickup having to hand build it in its entirety. Franklin Mint took on the rather ambitious project that included a working soft top which I'm not crazy about. The fabric weave is way out of scale looking like woven twine and the tonneau cover is way too bulky compared to the 1:1. I decided to just display the model with the top retracted and uncovered and just enjoy the elements that I did find well replicated. (I'm really impressed with the hood ornament).
Here's a restored '36 Hudson 8:
17/10/2026 5:53 pm
As always Rich, your closeups are amazing. Has been on my holy grail list for years. And you've got the top in a great position. The only time I've seen fully closed with the cover on is a pic of Chavs. Like you, I will appreciate the model for its other detailed features, when hopefully I can add one.
17/10/2026 6:13 pm
Totally agree Rich, I have the silver version, there are many excellent attributes to this model the front grille execution is top-tier, but the roof design or mechanism falls a bit short.
17/10/2026 7:34 pm
Great as always Rich. Out of my realm of collecting. But I still appreciate their beauty. 💯👍
GDH and Rich Sufficool reacted
17/10/2026 8:36 pm
That's an awesome car. I wish I had gotten the red version - no idea why I passed on it.
Here's a photo of my silver one with the top up - the only time I ever took photos of it that way - I remember using a hair dryer on low heat to smooth the wrinkles and constantly readjusted as I went. Great idea, awful execution. I'll give them credit for trying.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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18/10/2026 9:40 am
I'll give them credit for trying.
My sentiments exactly, John.